Motor learning Lec 11

Performance is observable, temporary, influenced by performance variables, and may be independent of practice

True

Learning is not inferred from performance, is temporary, not due to practice and is influenced by performance variables

False

What are the 6 general performance characteristics of skill learning?

Improvement, Consistency, Stability, Persistence, Adaptability, Reduction in attention demand

One way we can assess learning is to record levels of a performance measure __ period of time

a person practices a skill

during the

A performance curve is a line graph describing performance in which the…

level of achievement of a performance measure is plotted for a specific sequence of time

The performance curve is also referred to as a “learning curve”, providing evidence of improvement + increased performance consistency.

True

The units of the performance measure are on the __ and the time units or trials are on the _

Y-axis; X-axis

Linear performance curve

Proportional performance increases over time

Negatively accelerated performance curve

Large amount of improvement occurs early but slows later

Positively accelerated performance curve

Slight performance gain early in practice, but substantial improvement later

Ogive (S-shaped) performance curve

Combination of a, b, and c curves above

Retention tests

Tests of a practiced skill performed following an interval of time after practice has ceased

The purpose of a retention test is to…

Assess permanence or persistence of the performance level achieved during practice

A transfer test assesses the…

adaptability of what was learned during practice

A transfer test usually involves…

performing the practiced skill in a novel situation or context

Examples of transfer tests include

All of the above

Coordination Dynamics involve the

Measurement and observation of movement coordination characteristics

Coordination dynamics are defined as the…

Transition from the initial movement coordination pattern to the establishment of a new coordination pattern

What is considered key for determining whether a person’s coordination pattern is in the initial, transition, or new state?

Stability and consistency of the coordination pattern

The dual-task procedure is used to assess…

The effect on a primary task when it is performed concurrently with a secondary task

The dual-task procedure is primarily used to determine…

If changes in attention demands for a skill change as a learner becomes more skillful

According to Kahneman’s theory, which change is predicted as a characteristic of learning in a dual-task procedure?

Attention demands for the primary task decrease as skill improves

A performance plateau is defined as:

A period of time during skill learning in which the learner experiences no improvement after having experienced consistent improvement